Three Wishes

When asked what his three wishes were Frank Gant said:

1. “To be the monkey’s paw!”
2. “To be able to swing the thing.”
3. “The power of suggestion.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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Requisites

On August 29, 1971, percussionist James Mtume recorded this live free jazz session at The East in Brooklyn, New York titled Alkebu-Lan – Land Of The Blacks for the Strata-East record label. The artwork and cover design was by an unknown artist Clarence Eastman known as Wabembe. The back cover photography was taken by Je Jordan, the liner photography is by Ray Gibson and the engineer was Endesha O’Brien. This double album was released in 1972. The East, located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood, was notable for refusing to allow White people to pass its doors.

The Ensemble

• Congas, Horns (Tonette), Producer – Mtume*
• Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Gary Bartz
• Bass – Buster Williams
• Drums – Billy Hart, Ndugu*
• Piano – Stanley Cowell
• Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Carlos Garnett
• Violin – Leroy Jenkins
• Vocals – Andy Bey, Eddie Micheaux, Joe Lee Wilson
• Voice [Poetry] – Weusi Kuumba, Yusef Iman

Track List | 90:32

• • A1 – Invocation
  • A2 – Baba Hengates
  • B1 – Utamu
  • B2 – Saud
  • C1 – Alkebu-Lan
  • C2 – No Words
  • D1 – Separate Not Equal
  • D2 – Sifa (The Prayer)

All songs were written by Mtume except for Sifa (The Prayer) which was written by Imamu Baraka but arranged by Mtume. The uncredited track following D2 is the leader introducing the band. For the serious collector of jazz… #jazz #classic #collectible #music

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The Jazz Voyager

Destination Windy City is the next stop for the Jazz Voyager as he heads to 5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, IL 60615 where The Promontory is located. This stylish, modern Hyde Park eatery houses a bi-level space with music is hosting  Sun Ra Summer Solstice Celebration.

The half-restaurant, half-music venue engages top-tier jazz acts as well as nationally renowned performers in others genres. The hearth to table menu offers up American cuisine made over a big fireplace in the kitchen.

Reservations are recommended for dinner and tickets for the show range from $20 General Admission with first come first serve seating to $24 for table seating and can be made online or at 312-801-2100.

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Three Wishes

Ernie Farrow’s reply to Baroness Pannonica when she inquired of his three wishes were:

1. “A pad.”
2. “A trust for my kid.”
3. “A new axe.”

*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter

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Requisites

Rough ‘n’ Tumble is an album by saxophonist Stanley Turrentine recorded on July 1, 1966 at Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey and released in October on the Blue Note label. The session featured the arrangements by Duke Pearson, the engineer was Rudy Van Gelder and with Alfred Lion, producer.

Tracks: 37:09

1. And Satisfy (Ronnell Bright) – 6:48
2. What Could I Do Without You (Ray Charles) – 4:35
3. Feeling Good – (Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse) – 7:15
4. Shake – (Sam Cooke) – 5:55
5. Walk On By – (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 5:57
6. Baptismal – (John Hines) – 6:39

The Octet:

Stanley Turrentine – Tenor Saxophone, Blue Mitchell – Trumpet, James Spaulding – Alto Saxophone, Pepper Adam – Baritone Saxophone, McCoy Tyner – Piano, Grant Green – Guitar, Bob Cranshaw – Bass, Electric Bass, Mickey Roker – Drums

 

 

 

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